How much is the bus ticket from Richmond to Philadelphia?

The cheapest bus tickets from Richmond to Philadelphia start from $54. The average price for this route is around $75. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Richmond to Philadelphia?

The average bus travel time from Richmond to Philadelphia is 6h 25m, covering a distance of 335 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 45m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Richmond to Philadelphia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 29 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , Amtrak , BBBus.com .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Richmond to Philadelphia?

The earliest bus departs from Richmond to Philadelphia at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Richmond to Philadelphia?

A bus trip from Richmond to Philadelphia generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Richmond to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Richmond to Philadelphia?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Richmond to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Richmond to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Richmond to Philadelphia from $51 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:15am	5221 Brook Rd	5h 15m	10:30am	108 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	9:30pm	Henrico	4h 45m	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 35m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	8:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	6h 30m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	7h 35m	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:30pm	Henrico	4h 45m	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 35m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	8:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	6h 30m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	7h 35m	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	9h	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:15am	5221 Brook Rd	5h 15m	10:30am	108 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	9:30pm	Henrico	4h 45m	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 35m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	8:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	6h 30m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	7h 35m	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:15am	5221 Brook Rd	5h 15m	10:30am	108 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	9:30pm	Henrico	4h 45m	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 35m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	8:30am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	6h 30m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	7h 35m	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:15pm	5221 Brook Rd	5h 20m	8:35pm	108 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	9:30pm	Henrico	4h 45m	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	Bus	12:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	6h 40m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	8h 40m	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	7:05am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 55m	1:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Philadelphia on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:15am	5221 Brook Rd	5h 15m	10:30am	108 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	9:30pm	Henrico	4h 45m	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	5h 35m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	8:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	6h 20m	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	1:10am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	7h 35m	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:31 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 6 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29bus per day

6h 25mAverage Duration

335 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$54 - $249	Average Duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$57 - $2,574	Average Duration5h 12m	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Philadelphia?

Stops in Richmond

A
Main Street Station
1520 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
Visit page
B
Staples Mill Road
Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, Dumbarton, VA 23228, USA
Visit page
C
8531 Fordson Rd
8531 Fordson Rd, Henrico, VA 23229, USA
Visit page
D
VCU
351 W Canal St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
E
2828 W. Broad St.
2828 W Broad St. Richmond, VA 23230 ( Corner N Sheppard St)
F
Greyhound Station
2910 North Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
Visit page
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,464 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11464 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $57

FlixBus Richmond Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Bus was a 2 hour delay after a previous 1 hour delay. Canceled and got on the train

Yesha F.

November 8, 2025

Greyhound

3.5/587,403 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87403 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $56

Greyhound Richmond Philadelphia recent customer reviews

The overall travel experience was great. The late departure did not bother me because I was not pressed ford time. I did however leave my baby's bag on the top of bus w/o a tag but was the last person to get off. I called as soon as I noticed & talked to someone who told me they couldn't confirm anything until 5:30am. I called Greyhound & was directed to call the station in Philadelphia in which they said they didn't find anything & took my number just in case it showed up. She even called the bus lot for me which was very helpful. I will definitely travel Greyhound again.

Crishelle M.

February 19, 2019

Bus never arrived

Ilya K.

August 18, 2025

The bus was cold and rundown.

Shaniqua W.

February 4, 2020

Amtrak

4/55,610 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

BBBus.com

3/5127 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness3.1

Wifi2.1

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Richmond, VA, US to Philadelphia, PA by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Richmond to Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Richmond to Philadelphia start from $54. The average price for this route is around $75. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Richmond to Philadelphia?
The average bus travel time from Richmond to Philadelphia is 6h 25m, covering a distance of 335 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 45m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Richmond to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 29 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak, BBBus.com.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Richmond to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Richmond to Philadelphia at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Richmond to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from Richmond to Philadelphia generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Richmond to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Richmond to Philadelphia?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Richmond to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Richmond to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-25

$65

11-26

$111

Today

$65

11-28

$65

11-29

$65

11-30

$98

12-01

$51

12-02

$51

The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $51

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $51 to $218 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.